Wenderson Rodrigues do Nascimento Galeno (born 22 October 1997), commonly known as Galeno or Galas, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese club S.C. Braga.
Club Career
Early career
Born in Barra do Corda, Maranhao, Galeno joined Trindade Atletico Clube's youth setup in 2014. He made his senior debut for the club on 10 February 2016, playing the last 29 minutes and scoring a brace in a 3–0 away defeat of Associacao Atletica Anapolina for the Campeonato Goiano championship.
Galeno finished the 2016 Campeonato Goiano with five goals in ten appearances, being named the Best Newcomer of the competition. In April 2016, he signed a contract with Gremio Esportivo Anapolis.
Porto
On 28 June 2016, Galeno moved abroad and joined Porto on a one-year loan deal, being initially assigned to the B-team in Segunda Liga. He made his professional debut on 7 August, starting in 1–2 away loss against C.D. Aves.
Galeno scored his first goal abroad on 20 August 2016, netting the winner in a 2–1 away success over Leixoes SC. The following 16 May, after scoring 11 goals for the B's, he was bought outright by the Dragons, signing a five-year deal with a €40 million release clause.
Galeno made his first team – and Primeira Liga – debut for Porto on 21 October 2017, coming on as a late substitute for Moussa Marega in a 6–1 home routing of FC Pacos de Ferreira. He appeared in two further matches for the main squad during the campaign.
Portimonense (loan)
On 23 January 2018, Galeno was presented at fellow top tier side Portimonense SC, on loan until June. He returned to Porto in July, after contributing with seven appearances, only one start.
Rio Ave (loan)
On 11 July 2018, Galeno was loaned to another club in the main category, Rio Ave FC, for the entire 2018–19 season. He scored his first goal in the division on 26 August, netting the opene